Lab Saftey

what symbol is this? is it a whmis symbol or a hhps symbol? How do you know? description

Flammable. WHIMIS. Because it has a diamond and not an octagon or triangle. this material can easily be ignited if heated or exposed to flames

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Corrosive. WHIMIS. Because it has a diamond and not an octagon or triangle. show that a product will irritate or eat away at surfaces it touches includes skin, clothing and countertops

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Explosive. WHIMIS. Because it has a diamond and not an octagon or triangle. will explode if heated or exposed to fire

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Compressed gas. WHIMIS. Because it has a diamond and not an octagon or triangle. shows that the gas in the container is under pressure if the container is heated or punctured the gas will shoot out of the container at high speeds and with great force

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Oxidizing Material. WHIMIS. Because it has a diamond and not an octagon or triangle. can react to release oxygen if a spark or static electricity is encountered oxidizing materials will promote fire and explosions

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Poisonous. WHIMIS. Because it has a diamond and not an octagon or triangle. can kill you if ingested

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Toxic. WHIMIS. Because it has a diamond and not an octagon or triangle. if ingested can often result in long term health problems including blindness and development diseases a long time after exposure to toxin

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Dangerous Reactive Material. WHIMIS. Because it has a circle and not an octagon or triangle. can undergo violent chemical reactions if it comes into contact with specific chemicals

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Biohazards and infectious material. WHIMIS. Because it has a circle and not an octagon or triangle. (bacteria, fungi, germs) for example when getting a needle you have to put it in the box to avoid getting the same things that the person with the needle had. contains germs that can transfer disease from material to the person who handles it unsafely

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Explosive. HHPS. Because it is a triangle and not a diamond or circle. The triangle mean that the container is dangerous and not the product/chemical. The container can explode is heated or punctured producing flying bits of metal or plastic that can cause serious injuries. Example are hairspary (bottle), Deoderand spray (bottle), sunscreen (bottle), air freshener (bottle), nose spray (bottle)

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Flammable. HHPS. Because the shape around it is an octagon and not a diamond or circle. With an octagon around the symbol it means that the actual product/chemical is dangerous and not the container. This product will catch fire easily if it is near heat, flames, or sparks. Example are gasoline, hair spray, rubbing alcohol, paint thinner.

what symbol is this? is it a whmis symbol or a hhps symbol? How do you know? description

Corrosive. HHPS. Because the shape around it is an octagon and not a diamond or circle. With an octagon around the symbol it means that the actual product/chemical is dangerous and not the container. This product will irritate the skin and eyes and can damage surfaces as well. Example are tile cleaner, bleach, toilet bowl cleaner, clorox.

what symbol is this? is it a whmis symbol or a hhps symbol? How do you know? description

Poisonous. HHPS. Because the shape around it is an octagon and not a diamond or circle. With an octagon around the symbol it means that the actual product/chemical is dangerous and not the container. This product will cause immerdiate illness or death if it is ingested. Examples are furniture polish, windsheild wiper fluid, rubbing alcohol, paint thinner